Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
Kurouchi damascus finish adding rustic aesthetics
Oval rosewood handle
170g weight provides good balance for extended cutting sessions
Substantial spine tapering from 5.2mm at handle to 0.6mm near tip
For right and left handed users
Takumi Ikeda is an Echizen Traditional Craftsman operating at Takefu Knife Village and the fifth generation successor of Anryu Hamono. He began his apprenticeship under Katsushige Anryu in 2007 and became the successor of Anryu Hamono in January 2021. As Anryu's nephew, he inherited the workshop's leadership when his uncle had no sons to continue the family tradition. He forges using traditional methods and works with high carbon steels including Aogami #2, Aogami Super, and Shirogami #2. Before becoming successor, he was the primary blacksmith producing knives for the Anryu workshop.
Overall length: 362mm Blade length - heel to tip: 213mm (8.39") Blade height at the heel: 46.7mm Spine thickness: • at the handle: 5.2mm • at the heel: 3.6mm • midway: 1.7mm • 1cm from the tip: 0.6mm Weight: 170g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: oval rosewood Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included
⎯ Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Anryu tsuchime aogami#2 santoku knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives. c. Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View full Care Guide
